US Bridges

Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R10E · Structure no. SA390000000A009

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRutland Road
CrossesBranch of Topisaw Creek
LocationSec 17 T 5N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates31.4046, -90.21569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rutland Road over Branch of Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.